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Net Nanny vs S'moresUp

Net Nanny logo

Net Nanny

Parenting

Protect your family online

From
$39.99/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
S'moresUp logo

S'moresUp

Parenting

Smart parenting made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only S'moresUp has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Net Nanny no free trial available; S'moresUp premium Pack introductory rate of $7.99 per month is a promotion that rises to $9.99 per month after July 4, 2026
  • They diverge on capability: Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, S'moresUp covers Chore management.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Net Nanny and S'moresUp actually diverge.

Attributes where Net Nanny and S'moresUp differ
AttributeNet NannyS'moresUp
Starting price$39.99/yearFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsIos, Android, Windows, Mac, ChromebookIos, Android, Web
Founded19962016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Parenting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Net Nanny

  • AI-powered content filtering
  • App blocking
  • YouTube monitoring
  • Profanity masking
  • Location tracking
  • Social media alerts
  • Real-time reporting
  • All browsers

Only in S'moresUp

  • Chore management
  • Allowance tracking
  • Behavior tracking
  • Star rewards system
  • Goals & savings
  • Custom rewards
  • Family messaging
  • Apple Health

Both cover

  • Screen time management
  • Cloud deployment
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Net Nanny

  • Content filteringnot S'moresUp
  • Screen time limitsnot S'moresUp
  • Online safetynot S'moresUp
  • App controlnot S'moresUp

S'moresUp

  • Family chore management and coordinationnot Net Nanny

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Net Nanny

  • No free trial available

S'moresUp

  • Premium Pack introductory rate of $7.99 per month is a promotion that rises to $9.99 per month after July 4, 2026
  • Annual Premium price of $79.99 per year rises to $99.99 per year after the same date

Pricing, plan by plan

Net Nanny

$39.99/year
  • 1 Desktop Plan$39.99/year
    • Covers one PC or Mac device
    • All Net Nanny features including monitoring, screen time management, internet filtering, app blocking
  • 5 Devices Family Protection Pass$54.99/year
    • Works on Windows, macOS, and iOS
    • Approximately 11 dollars per device annually
  • 20 Devices Family Protection Pass$89.99/year
    • Compatible with Windows, macOS, and iOS
    • Less than 5 dollars per device per year

S'moresUp

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Basic chores
    • Star rewards
    • Family sharing
  • Premium$5.99/month
    • Unlimited chores
    • Allowance tracking
    • Screen time controls
  • Family$9.99/month
    • Everything in Premium
    • Unlimited kids
    • Advanced reports

Which should you pick?

Choose Net Nanny if

  • You need ai-powered content filtering.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook.
  • You also want app blocking.
Net Nanny review

Choose S'moresUp if

  • You need chore management.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android, Web.
  • You also want allowance tracking.
S'moresUp review

Questions people ask

Is Net Nanny or S'moresUp better?
Neither clearly leads. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year and S'moresUp at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Net Nanny or S'moresUp?
S'moresUp has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $39.99/year for Net Nanny and Free for S'moresUp.
Does Net Nanny or S'moresUp run on more platforms?
Net Nanny runs on Ios, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook. S'moresUp runs on Ios, Android, Web.
Can I use S'moresUp for free?
Yes. S'moresUp has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Net Nanny starts at $39.99/year.
What is Net Nanny best used for?
Net Nanny is most often used for content filtering, screen time limits, online safety, app control. Of those, content filtering and screen time limits are not what S'moresUp is typically brought in for.
What can Net Nanny do that S'moresUp cannot?
Net Nanny covers AI-powered content filtering, App blocking, YouTube monitoring, Profanity masking. S'moresUp covers Chore management, Allowance tracking, Behavior tracking, Star rewards system. Both handle Screen time management, Cloud deployment, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Net Nanny: How much does Net Nanny cost?

Net Nanny offers three subscription plans. The 1 Desktop Plan costs 39.99 dollars per year. The 5 Devices Family Protection Pass costs 54.99 dollars per year, or about 11 dollars per device annually. The 20 Devices Family Protection Pass costs 89.99 dollars per year, or less than 5 dollars per device per year.

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S'moresUp: How much does S'moresUp cost?

S'moresUp offers a free Intro Pack with core family management tools permanently free, plus a 45-day trial of premium features. The Premium Pack costs $7.99/month if subscribed before July 4 2026, or $9.99/month starting July 5 2026. Annual plans are available at 15-16.5% discount.

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S'moresUp: Can existing subscribers keep their original S'moresUp pricing?

Yes, current subscribers are grandfathered at their original rates indefinitely, even if prices increase for new subscribers.

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S'moresUp: Does S'moresUp offer an annual payment option?

Yes, annual plans are available at 15-16.5% savings compared to monthly billing.

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